Archive for August 24, 2023

Local News

How to help people battling wildfires

People can help first responders battling Southwest Louisiana wildfires by dropping off water, sports drinks and non-perishables at ... Read more

Local News

UPDATE: Wildfires closing in on Merryville town limits

By Crystal Stevenson and Emily Burleigh The Town of Merryville has been put under mandatory evacuation as the ... Read more

Local News

BREAKING: 5,000 acres on fire in Rapides, Vernon parishes

Multiple fires have been reported in Rapides and Vernon parishes. According to the Acadiana Advocate, more than 5,000 ... Read more

Local News

BREAKING: Wildfires lead to mandatory evacuation in Merryville

The Town of Merryville has been put under mandatory evacuation as of 5 p.m Thursday. The Beauregard Parish ... Read more

State News

FEMA approves grant for Beauregard Parish to help with wildfire fighting efforts

FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant for Louisiana in response to the wildfire burning tens of thousands ... Read more

Scene

‘Wanderlust’ by Jerome Cabeen opens Friday at ICM

The artist reception for “Wanderlust by Jerome Cabeen” will be hosted from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August ... Read more

Crime

LC man sentenced for sexual battery of teen at sleepover

A Lake Charles man has pleaded guilty to sexual battery in three separate cases involving female juveniles, including ... Read more

weather

New disturbance headed for Gulf of Mexico

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of disturbed weather that is expected to move into the ... Read more

Opinion

Jim Gazzolo column: Time for a game of SLC darts

It wasn’t that long ago when folks, especially McNeese State fans, laughed at hearing Incarnate Word was joining ... Read more

Crime

8/24: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Joshlan Trichell Raymo, 62, Houston — operating while intoxicated, ... Read more

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